The Water Resource Information collection brings together key datasets and reports describing how water is allocated, accounted for, and reported across New South Wales. Developed by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), these assets promote transparency, consistency, and informed decision-making across the water sector.
The collection includes:
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Allocation Account Balance Summary: Summarised information showing how water is held, used, traded, or carried over within licensed allocation accounts at the end of each water year.
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Available Water Determinations (AWD): Annual Allocation Announcements that define the percentage of licensed entitlement credited to water accounts each year, ensuring equitable and sustainable access in accordance with Water Sharing Plans.
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NSW General Purpose Water Accounting Reports (GPWAR): Annual reports prepared under the Australian Water Accounting Standard 1 (AWAS 1), providing consistent, transparent accounting across NSW’s major regulated inland valleys.
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NSW Water Dashboards: Interactive dashboards presenting views of water availability, trade, and usage information — enhancing public access, transparency, and understanding of the state’s water resources.
Together, these datasets form a connected picture of how water moves through the allocation and accounting cycle, supporting evidence-based management and the Department’s commitment to open data and public accountability.
How to Access the Data on the SEED Open Data Portal
This landing page provides an overview only. To view or download the data, perform the following:
- Scroll down and click “Related Datasets” (Dataset relationship).
- Select one of the listed datasets.
- On that dataset’s page, the data will either be available in the Dataset Packages section (if files are attached) or in the External Links section (if the dataset redirects you to another site to view or download the data).
Note: If you would like to ask a question, make any suggestions, or tell us how you are using this dataset, please visit the NSW Water Hub which has an online forum you can join.
